Published: August 27, 2025
Chapter 422: Seven Hues Lotus
The so-called “Spirit Sealing Pillar” was actually a huge magical artifact specially used by ancient cultivators to seal off the surrounding spiritual energy, completely preventing its leakage.
This rare magical artifact usually had two main purposes.
One was to seal some extremely rare spirit medicines or spiritual herbs, preventing their spiritual energy from leaking and diminishing their efficacy; only then would one be willing to invest such great effort.
The other was to suppress some powerful vengeful spirits or ghostly demons, using it to prevent their transformations and escapes.
Either of these uses signified that the discovery made by Han Li and the others was far from ordinary.
If it was spirit medicine, there was no need to say more, but even if the Spirit Sealing Pillar was used to suppress a certain vengeful spirit, that would still be the best material for enhancing the power of a magical treasure after it was captured and confined inside.
However, they also understood in their hearts that if the Spirit Sealing Pillar was used to suppress a demon, it definitely wouldn’t be an ordinary one. It was possible that once they entered, they might fail to subdue the demon and suffer backlash instead.
After exchanging several glances, although their faces showed excitement, none of them rashly suggested immediately pushing over the pillar to take a look.
After a long silence, Jin Qing let out a bitter laugh and murmured, “Now this is really giving me a headache! But since we’ve put in so much effort, no one here is going to turn back and leave, right?”
“If anyone wants to leave, they’re free to go, but I absolutely won’t. Even if there might not be any demons inside, if there are, I will try to subdue them,” said the Cultivator with the surname Jian, folding his arms coldly.
“Brother Hu, what do you think?” Jin Qing smiled slightly without saying much, turning to ask Hu Yue.
“You know, as rogue cultivators we don’t like to be constrained by others, so while our lives are more carefree, compared to other cultivators of the same level, we’re much poorer. This opportunity is rare, so I have to give it a try!” Hu Yue pondered for a moment before resolutely saying.
Hearing this, Jin Qing showed no surprise and then looked toward Han Li.
“It doesn’t matter to me. If most people want to investigate, I’ll take a look as well,” Han Li said with a slight raise of his brow, speaking calmly.
He had seventy-two Green Bamboo Bee Cloud Swords forged from Heavenly Thunder Bamboo; how could he be afraid of any demons or ghosts?
“Don’t ask me. Although I’m only at the foundation establishment stage, I happen to have a demon-repelling magical treasure given by my father. Even if I can’t defeat anything, I can at least protect myself,” said Stone Butterfly proactively before Jin Qing could ask her.
“Alright! Since none of you want to come back empty-handed, let’s push over the pillar! But everyone be extra careful!” Jin Qing sighed lightly, speaking cautiously.
“Heh heh! No need to tell us that, Brother Jin. None of us would gamble with our lives. But I’ll say this upfront: if there really is a vengeful spirit or demon, whoever captures it gets to keep it—no fighting over it,” the Cultivator with the surname Jian said slowly, his eyes flashing with a strange light.
“Of course. If such a thing exists, naturally everyone will rely on their own skill to subdue it,” Jin Qing agreed without opposition.
The others naturally had no objections either.
Seeing this, the Cultivator with the surname Jian’s spirit lifted, revealing a hint of joy.
“What’s this? Brother Jian, do you have a special method for subduing demons? How come you’re so confident?” Stone Butterfly glanced sideways and asked with a half-smile.
“Well... I won’t hide it from you. The cultivation technique I practice does indeed have a magical ability specially designed to deal with ghosts and demons. I thought I’d never use it in this life, but today I might get a chance,” the Cultivator with the surname Jian answered frankly after a slight hesitation.